Help, Support & Advice

Various centres around Solihull can give you help, support and advice:

Welcome

Welcome is a registered charity supported by Solihull NHS Care Trust and Solihull Council. It is the starting point for drug treatment and support services in Solihull. You can phone to make an appointment, either for yourself or someone else, or just drop in.

The drop-in centre offers facilities for all drug users including:

Food

Refreshments

Showers

Small laundry facility

Drop-in centre staff can offer advice on:

Benefits

Housing

Homelessness

Harm reduction

Debt management

Other lifestyle issues

Each applicant is allocated a key worker, who follows their care through whatever stages have been agreed.

The Bridge

The Bridge offers a comprehensive and confidential substitute prescribing and health care service to Solihull residents who have problems associated with using Class A drugs (such as heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine). A drug and alcohol detoxification service is also offered. Access to The Bridge's services is by appointment after initial contact with Welcome [link back to Welcome].

BBV Clinics can be accessed by booking an appointment through Welcome on 0121 678 4370 or The Bridge on 0121 678 4900.

An appointment isn't always necessary if you drop in on the days the BBV is visiting either Welcome or The Bridge.

Str8 Up

Str8 Up provides a comprehensive and confidential treatment service for young people using drugs, alcohol or solvents. It also offers support for young people who are or have been affected by parental or carer's substance abuse.

It is a free service to young people who live in the borough of Solihull, or who attend a Solihull school. Str8 Up accepts referrals from young people and families directly.